insert_link Namibia Swapo Returnees claim IPC misled them By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Some individuals who rejoined the Swapo Party this week have alleged that they were misled by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Swapo Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa showcased over 60 new members from various parties this week in Windhoek. Most returnees were previously affiliated with the IPC, with a smaller number coming from the Landless People's Movement (LPM). Among the returnees […] todayAugust 18, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Agriculture ministry unopposed to uranium mining at Leonardville By Ellen Shihepo, via News on One The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) does not oppose uranium mining by Rosatom’s Uranium1 in Leonardville. Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, however, emphasised the need for further research before drilling can be approved. Schlettwein, during a community engagement in Leonardville this week, acknowledged the potential economic benefits that uranium mining could bring to the region. However, the ministry's lack […] todayAugust 18, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Media Ombudsman Condemns the publishing of photo depicting dead lion By Vitalio Angula The publication of a photo depicting a lion that was tracked down and killed by rangers from Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Saturday, 10 August (World Lion Day), has sparked controversy. Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has described the publication on the New Era Newspaper's Instagram account as unethical and inconsistent with the high standards of reporting expected from Namibian media. “In the […] todayAugust 15, 2024 51
insert_link Local Nedbank for Good series hit million-dollar mark …as the coastal leg set to kick off this weekend The Nedbank for Good Series recently celebrated a major milestone of raising N$1 million since its inception in 2020. This was achieved during round four of this year’s competition at the Mariental Golf Club on 13 July. The funds are raised by auctioning various products donated to the series. The coordinator of the Nedbank for Good series, Dan Zwiebel, noted that when it kicked off in 2020, the series […] todayAugust 15, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Enhancing Quality of Service within the Postal Sector in Namibia By Progress Enkali The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) regulates postal services in Namibia, designating Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) as the National Postal Service Operator in Namibia. CRAN oversees the implementation of the license conditions subject to the Designated Postal Operator license issued to NamPost in terms of 96 (2) of the Communications Act (No. 8 0f 2009). CRAN aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and accessibility of postal […] todayAugust 15, 2024 40
Local Meatco NCA Achieves HACCP Certification from Namibian Standards Institution Meatco NCA Pty Ltd has earned the prestigious Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification, awarded by the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) based on NAMS/SANS 10330:2020. This certification highlights the company's commitment to food safety and quality, reinforcing its leadership in Namibia's meat industry. The HACCP certification is an internationally recognized standard that mandates companies to identify, assess, and control potential hazards in food production and handling. This ensures […] todayAugust 14, 2024 7
Namibia Police evict pensioner from family house https://youtu.be/CDKIk933E5M By Ketemba Tjipepa, via News on one Police have evicted 61-year-old pensioner, Paulina !Gaoses, from a family house she had lived for over 40 years. The house where the family of 12 stayed is in Windhoek’s Nama location. The house belonged to Paulina's late mother, Martha !Gaoses, who passed away earlier this year. Martha's grandson, Leonard !Gaoseb, transferred the house into his name and used it as […] todayAugust 14, 2024 23
insert_link Local Trustco Group Holdings Announces Share Consolidation for Global Market Alignment Trustco Group Holdings Limited (JSE: TTO; NSX: TUC; OTCQX: TSCHY) has announced a significant move to implement a share consolidation, also known as a reverse stock split, in response to its recent upgrade of its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) program. The board has approved and recommended to shareholders a consolidation of shares at a ratio of 20:1. This consolidation aligns with the ADR ratio of 1:20, ensuring consistency between […] todayAugust 14, 2024 12
insert_link Local Nedbank Windhoek pedal power race series 5 (WPP5) set for Sunday The fifth and second last round of the 2024 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series (WPP), is set to take place on Sunday, 18 August, at Dobra Loops on the outskirts of Windhoek along the B1 Highway. Over 120 riders are expected to participate, with registration having closed on Wednesday, 14 August. The race will begin at 08h00, and there will be no registration on the day. One […] todayAugust 14, 2024 13